January 1, 2022 Santa Anita Horse Racing Picks.
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Below is a table for each race of the day. The table is ordered by our algorythmically calculated expected order of finish. Our program takes into account past performances, workout times, speed ratings, recency, and breeder/jockey data amoung other data points.
Using the “Expected” column, the lower number is better. When there is a clear lowest value, we like that horse best to win. In situations where many horses share low numbers, we like those horses equally well. If no horse is under 3, the results are less clear to us and bettors should examine the race more closely.
Using the “Value” column, we present the minimum payout we would recommend betting the particular horse. Look for higher-paying odds than those listed if you like that horse.
Scratches are notated and will be updated as available.
RACE NUMBER 1 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 10 | Who’s Candy | 4.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Liberty Forever | 2.50 | 3.5 | 7-1 | |
| 9 | 8 | Magnificent Ride | 8.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Street Humor | 4.00 | 5.3 | 10-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Jack Sixpack | 10.00 | 6.2 | 12-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Lord Fisc | 12.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Worse Read Sanchez | 8.00 | 7.5 | 14-1 | |
| 12 | 11 | Arthur Spooner | 20.00 | 7.6 | 14-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Indio Mo Mo | 20.00 | 7.6 | 14-1 | |
| 13 | 12 | Dark Marcus | 20.00 | 7.8 | 15-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Divine Rascal | 15.00 | 9 | 17-1 | |
| 3 | 98 | Orth | 0.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 4 | 3 | Philosopher’s Tone | 20.00 | 11.1 | 21-1 | |
RACE NUMBER 2 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Queen of Thorns | 1.60 | 1.2 | 2-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Snark | 2.50 | 1.8 | 3-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Manorelli | 3.50 | 2.4 | 4-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Distorted Queen | 5.00 | 2.8 | 5-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Everystepoftheway | 3.50 | 3.9 | 7-1 |
RACE NUMBER 3 (Maiden Special Weight)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | Smuggler’s Run | 1.60 | 1.3 | 2-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Big Impact | 5.00 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Bill Buckner | 4.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Heaven’s Music | 3.00 | 3.2 | 6-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Erebus | 10.00 | 3.5 | 7-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Agador Spartacus | 5.00 | 3.8 | 7-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Tucker’s Tribute | 20.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 4 (Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | Invincibella (GB) | 3.50 | 1.7 | 3-1 | |
| 9 | 7 | Trickle In | 3.00 | 1.7 | 3-1 | |
| 4 | 3 | Swirling | 5.00 | 2.6 | 5-1 | |
| 3 | 2 | Cheap Cheap Cheap | 8.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 4 | Magical Gray | 8.00 | 4.3 | 8-1 | |
| 8 | 6 | Sacred Peace (FR) | 20.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 7 | 5 | Vella | 12.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Too Much Heaven | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 5 | 5 | Hennys Crazy Train | 5.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 5 (Maiden Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Mad Steven | 1.80 | 2.8 | 5-1 | |
| 7 | 7 | Fort Bridger | 6.00 | 3.7 | 7-1 | |
| 6 | 6 | Artabkeen | 6.00 | 4.4 | 8-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | King Rob | 2.50 | 5.1 | 10-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Its Big | 10.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Curly Esa | 6.00 | 6 | 11-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Walking Boss | 6.00 | 6.4 | 12-1 | |
| 8 | 98 | Asphalt Andy | 0.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 6 (Stakes) – Joe Hernandez S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Beer Can Man | 2.50 | 2.1 | 4-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Commander (FR) | 3.00 | 2.3 | 4-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Momos | 4.00 | 3.1 | 6-1 |
| 3 | 3 | Chewing Gum | 5.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Bran (FR) | 6.00 | 5.2 | 10-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Delaware (GB) | 6.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 |
| 7 | 7 | Cupid’s Claws | 8.00 | 6.6 | 12-1 |
RACE NUMBER 7 (Stakes) – Sham S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | Newgrange | 2.00 | 1.1 | 2-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Rockefeller | 1.60 | 1.6 | 3-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Mackinnon | 3.00 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Oviatt Class | 3.50 | 3.7 | 7-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Degree of Risk | 12.00 | 4.5 | 9-1 |
RACE NUMBER 8 (Stakes) – Robert J. Frankel S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | Luck | 1.60 | 1.9 | 4-1 |
| 2 | 2 | Mucho Unusual | 2.50 | 2.2 | 4-1 |
| 4 | 4 | Moraz | 6.00 | 2.5 | 5-1 |
| 3 | 3 | England’s Rose | 5.00 | 3 | 6-1 |
| 6 | 6 | Global Brand | 6.00 | 4.7 | 9-1 |
| 5 | 5 | Sloane Garden (GB) | 12.00 | 5.1 | 10-1 |
| 1 | 1 | Bodhicitta (GB) | 8.00 | 5.8 | 11-1 |
RACE NUMBER 9 (Stakes) – La Canada S.
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | As Time Goes By | 1.60 | 1.2 | 2-1 | |
| 5 | 5 | Park Avenue | 3.00 | 1.7 | 3-1 | |
| 4 | 4 | Velvet Slippers | 2.50 | 1.9 | 4-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Moonlight d’Oro | 3.00 | 4.1 | 8-1 | |
| 3 | 3 | Fi Fi Pharoah | 10.00 | 5.5 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Cowboys Daughter | 10.00 | SCRATCH | ||
RACE NUMBER 10 (Allowance Optional Claiming)
Expected Order of Finish
| Prgm | Post | Name | ML | Expected | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | Aligato | 3.50 | 3.2 | 6-1 | |
| 7 | 6 | Riding With Dino | 4.00 | 3.9 | 7-1 | |
| 10 | 9 | Crossword | 10.00 | 4.9 | 9-1 | |
| 1 | 1 | Play Chicken | 15.00 | 5.4 | 10-1 | |
| 2 | 2 | Brix | 4.00 | 6.5 | 12-1 | |
| 5 | 4 | Rifey | 6.00 | 7 | 13-1 | |
| 12 | 11 | Too Late | 8.00 | 8.4 | 16-1 | |
| 11 | 10 | Preaching Trainer | 15.00 | 8.7 | 16-1 | |
| 6 | 5 | Dream Robber | 30.00 | 8.9 | 17-1 | |
| 3 | 98 | Charge Cash | 0.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 13 | 12 | First Prez | 8.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 14 | 13 | Jazz Hands | 12.00 | SCRATCH | ||
| 9 | 8 | Me Likey | 30.00 | 10.4 | 20-1 | |
| 8 | 7 | Alexander’s Dream | 30.00 | 13 | 25-1 | |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late scratches and other changes – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.